About this role
Candidate InformationVacancy: Early Years Worker - 1, 2-4 Year Provision School: Tyndale Community School Nursery Responsible To: Nursery Lead / EYFS Leader Salary: £28,970 Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (Term Time Only) Start Date: September 2026 Tyndale Community School is opening a brand-new nursery provision in September 2026 for children aged 2-4 years. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and ambitious Level 3 practitioner to join our growing Early Years team and help establish a nurturing, inspiring and high-quality nursery environment. As the nursery develops, the successful candidate will have opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, including supporting the future development of the 9 months-2 years provision.
The RoleWe are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Worker to join our developing nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years. The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Lead and wider Early Years team to provide high-quality care, learning opportunities and nurturing support for young children.
This role will involve: Supporting children’s learning and development through purposeful play and high-quality interactions Helping to create a safe, stimulating and engaging nursery environment Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, independence and communication skills Contributing to observations, assessments and planning opportunities linked to children’s interests and development Promoting inclusive practice and ensuring all children feel valued and supported Working collaboratively as part of the wider Early Years and school team As the nursery provision develops and expands, the successful candidate will become responsible for leading the 9 months-2 years provision, helping to shape routines, practice and provision for our youngest children. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and leadership development within an expanding early years setting.
Person SpecificationThis acts as selection criteria and gives an outline of the type of person and characteristics required to undertake the role successfully.
Attributes Essential Desirable Education / Qualifications Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Paediatric First Aid qualification Experience Experience working within an early years setting Experience working with children aged 9 months-4 years Skills / Knowledge / Aptitude
Understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to use initiative
Knowledge of In the Moment Planning
Understanding of inclusive practice
Motivation
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusionWillingness to undertake further training
Interest in leadership development Physical Ability to meet the physical and personal care needs of young children Other Agreement to undertake safeguarding, Prevent and GDPR training Experience supporting children with SEND Safeguarding StatementTyndale Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.